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vi·nyl  (vnl)

n.

1. The univalent chemical radical CH₂CH, derived from ethylene.

2. Any of various compounds containing the vinyl radical, typically highly reactive, easily polymerized, and used as basic materials for plastics.

3. Any of various typically tough, flexible, shiny plastics, often used for coverings and clothing.

4. Phonograph records considered as a group: a secondhand store that buys and sells vinyl.

Idiom:

on vinyl

In the medium of phonograph recordings: an old song available only on vinyl.

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[vin(i)- + -yl.]

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vi·nylic (-nlk) adj.

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vinyl [ˈvaɪnɪl]

n

1. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH₂CH- a vinyl polymer vinyl chloride

2. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) (modifier) of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin a vinyl raincoat

3. (Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp PVC

4. (Electronics) (collectively) conventional records made of vinyl as opposed to compact discs

[from vini- + -yl]

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vinyl  (vnl)

1. The group C₂H₃, derived from ethylene.

2. Any of various chemical compounds, typically highly reactive, that contain this group and are used in making plastics.

3. Any of various plastics made of vinyl, typically tough, flexible, and shiny, often used in upholstery and clothing.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	vinyl - a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene vinyl group, vinyl radical chemical group, radical, group - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
	2.	vinyl - shiny and tough and flexible plastic; used especially for floor coverings plastic - generic name for certain synthetic or semisynthetic materials that can be molded or extruded into objects or films or filaments or used for making e.g. coatings and adhesives

Translations

vinyl [ˈvaɪnl]

A. N → vinilo m

B. ADJ → de vinilo, vinílico

C. CPD vinyl acetate N → acetato m de vinilo

vinyl [ˈvaɪnɪl]

n

(= plastic) → vinyle m

(MUSIC) → vinyle m
on vinyl → sur vinyle

modif

[flooring, floor, tiles] → en vinyle

[record, album, version] → vinyle

vinyl

n → Vinyl nt

vinyl [ˈvaɪnɪl] n → vinile m